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Briana McCarty
Athens,TX
Summary
Dedicated and experienced Biology teacher with 6 years of expertise in creating an engaging and supportive learning environment. Passionate about making complex biological concepts accessible and relevant, fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and academic growth. Skilled in teaching general science, physics, and chemistry to secondary students. Committed to inspiring students to explore the natural world and promoting their personal and academic development.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Biology Honors and Biology Teacher
Scurry-Rosser High School
07.2020 - Current
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans to foster student understanding and application of complex biological concepts
- Utilize hands-on laboratory experiments and demonstrations to facilitate student exploration and critical thinking in biology
- Incorporate innovative teaching methods, including online resources to increase student engagement
- Develop and maintain an inclusive classroom environment to promote student participation and collaboration in the study of biology
- 96% pass rate Biology STAAR EOC Spring 2024
- Awarded the Alpha Tau Chapter of DKG Society grant Fall 2022
Co-UIL Academic Coordinator and Coach
Scurry-Rosser High School
01.2025 - Current
- Assist in coordinating UIL academic competition and coach spelling and science teams
GT Committee Member
Scurry-Rosser High School
08.2024 - Current
- Part of a committee that selects and mentors GT students
National Honor Society Faculty Council
Scurry-Rosser High School
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Assist in reviewing new member applications
- Also served on council 2021-2022 school year
UIL Academic Coach
Scurry-Rosser High School
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Coach spelling and science teams for academic competitions
Homebound Teacher
Scurry-Rosser High School
12.2023 - 02.2024
C6 HS Science Writer - TEA's Texas Resource Review (TRR)
Safal Partners
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Contract work to serve as writer through TEA's Texas Resource Review (TRR) for Cycle 6
- Worked alongside content expert & advisor to guide consensus amongst reviewers and ensure cross alignment between content areas across 2 publisher products, such as McGraw Hill and Cengage
Science Teacher
Village Tech Schools
08.2018 - 07.2020
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans to foster student understanding and application of complex chemistry, physics, and anatomy and physiology concepts
- Utilize hands-on laboratory experiments and demonstrations to facilitate student exploration and critical thinking in chemistry, physics, and anatomy and physiology
- Incorporate innovative teaching methods, including online resources to increase student engagement
- Develop and maintain an inclusive classroom environment to promote student participation and collaboration in the study of science
- Implemented design thinking approach in the classroom
- Co-coordinated nd lead the Sophomore Character-Building Retreat during the 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 school year
- Co-teach with Algebra II and Engineering teacher to promote cross-curriculum experiences
Customer Service Representative
Larson Electronics
05.2017 - 08.2018
- Provided information by answering clients' questions and requests
- Created and managed record keeping systems, forms control, office layout, and budgetary requirements
- Entered purchase orders sent by clients and delivered quotes on pricing and availability
Customer Service Advisor
Lowe's Companies, Inc.
02.2014 - 05.2017
- Greet customers in a polite manner and respond to their inquiries regarding merchandise and policies
- Delivering an exceptional cashier service through excellent customer servicing and transactional processing
- Utilize various components of in-store computer program, such as order management, sales, returns, item look-up and extended look-up, accounts, and account application/payment screens
Administrative Assistant
Manufactured Housing Specialists
06.2010 - 08.2014
- Prepare and distributed payroll; reconciled cash and checks collected and prepare deposits
- Performed data entry for special on-going projects
Investigative Assistant
Callaway Data Research and Investigations
01.2012 - 07.2014
- Researched information needed by investigators, attorneys and others in defense/support of legal cases; reviewed records for personal history or other information; prepared written and statistical reports
- Collected and organized evidence and supporting documents, including preparing technical reports for court presentation
- Responsible for timely preparation of invoices and conducting routine follow-ups; performed bill collections
Education
Bachelor of Science - BS - Biology
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX08.2016
Associate of Arts - Biology
Trinity Valley Community College
Athens, TX12.2012
Skills
- Leadership
- Creativity and Innovation
- Student Advising
- Communication
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Curriculum Development
- Classroom Management
- Problem Solving
- Technology Integration
- Differentiated Instruction
Certification
- Teacher of Life Science (7-12)
- Google Certified Educator Level 1
Software
Google Suite
Skyward
Eduphoria
Kahoot, Blooket, Gimkit, Quizizz, Quizlet Apps
Canvas & Blackboard LMS
Timeline
Co-UIL Academic Coordinator and Coach
Scurry-Rosser High School
01.2025 - Current
GT Committee Member
Scurry-Rosser High School
08.2024 - Current
National Honor Society Faculty Council
Scurry-Rosser High School
08.2024 - 10.2024
Homebound Teacher
Scurry-Rosser High School
12.2023 - 02.2024
UIL Academic Coach
Scurry-Rosser High School
10.2023 - 04.2024
C6 HS Science Writer - TEA's Texas Resource Review (TRR)
Safal Partners
04.2023 - 01.2024
Biology Honors and Biology Teacher
Scurry-Rosser High School
07.2020 - Current
Science Teacher
Village Tech Schools
08.2018 - 07.2020
Customer Service Representative
Larson Electronics
05.2017 - 08.2018
Customer Service Advisor
Lowe's Companies, Inc.
02.2014 - 05.2017
Investigative Assistant
Callaway Data Research and Investigations
01.2012 - 07.2014
Administrative Assistant
Manufactured Housing Specialists
06.2010 - 08.2014
- Teacher of Life Science (7-12)
- Google Certified Educator Level 1
Bachelor of Science - BS - Biology
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Arts - Biology
Trinity Valley Community College
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